Winning blow: rook to c7 (c8·2)
c9-13159Puzzle rating: 1200Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
19. Rc7+ Ke8 20. Qe3+ Qe4 21. Nd6+ Kd8 22. Nxe4
Why it works
- Great move! rook to c7 keeps the pressure (#6).
- Spot on — queen to e3 (#5).
- Precise: knight to d6 is the top choice (+7.7).
- Best move. knight to e4 is exactly what the engine plays (+8.0).
- You win a piece — the queen.
- If instead Ke8, then Qe3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #588.
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